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US couple quit teaching jobs to establish their own school due to public schools' political teachings

News - Apr 29, 2024
US couple quit teaching jobs to establish their own school due to public schools' political teachings

A married couple in the US made a brave decision. They quit their teaching jobs to start their own school

They wanted to challenge the things kids learn that they believe are not true. Their school is called the Exodus Institute and it's in Florida.

US couple quit teaching jobs to challenge false teachings and start their own school. Image Credit: Facebook/Kali Fontanilla
US couple quit teaching jobs to challenge false teachings and start their own school. Image Credit: Facebook/Kali Fontanilla

US couple quit teaching jobs to establish their own school due to public schools' political teachings.

A married couple in the United States made the bold decision to resign from their teaching positions and embark on a new venture by establishing their own school. 

Kali Fontanilla, who is 41 years old, and her husband Joshua, who is 42 years old, decided to start their own school. 

They wanted to challenge the things kids are taught in regular schools that they think are not true. 

Kali and Joshua were unhappy with how public schools were becoming too political. So, they started their own online school called the Exodus Institute in Florida. 

Unhappy with politicized public schools, Kali and Joshua founded the Exodus Institute, an online school in Florida. Image Credit: Facebook/Kali Fontanilla
Unhappy with politicized public schools, Kali and Joshua founded the Exodus Institute, an online school in Florida. Image Credit: Facebook/Kali Fontanilla

They wanted to make a different kind of school that focuses on what they call "traditional American values." 

They thought that topics like gender, race, and slavery were being taught in the wrong way and wanted to fix that.

Since its inception in May 2022, the Exodus Institute has experienced remarkable growth. 

Starting with just one student, the school now boasts nearly 200 enrolled students across two distinct programs: a K-12 program and a supplementary "Young Patriots Academy." 

From one student to nearly 200, the Exodus Institute now has two programs: K-12 and Young Patriots Academy. Image Credit: Getty
From one student to nearly 200, the Exodus Institute now has two programs: K-12 and Young Patriots Academy. Image Credit: Getty

Many conservatives are not happy with how schools are becoming more political. They think that school lessons are being influenced by political ideas.

Even Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supports laws to stop this trend. One of these laws is called the Stop WOKE act.

Joshua talked about the difficulties faced by people with conservative or traditional American values in public schools.

He said it's hard to stick to your own political beliefs without being forced to support liberal ideas.

Joshua discussed the challenges for conservatives in public schools, expressing the pressure to conform to liberal ideas. Image Credit: Getty
Joshua discussed the challenges for conservatives in public schools, expressing the pressure to conform to liberal ideas. Image Credit: Getty

Kali, who used to teach in California, talked about the problems she saw in public schools, especially after George Floyd's death.

She didn't feel comfortable with things like giving gifts based on race and being pressured to talk about personal pronouns.

Feeling more and more disappointed, Kali and Joshua decided to leave their teaching jobs and move to the East Coast. 

They were inspired by Florida's efforts to protect traditional values in schools. 

In October 2021, they started the Exodus Institute with the motto "Exit Public Education." 

The school offers varied classes from kindergarten to 12th grade, covering subjects such as math, science, French, and business. Image Credit: Facebook
The school offers varied classes from kindergarten to 12th grade, covering subjects such as math, science, French, and business. Image Credit: Facebook

The school provides different classes for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. They teach subjects like math, science, French, and business. 

The cost of attending the school ranges from $2,000 to $8,000 per year, and some parents can use vouchers to help with the expenses.

In addition to the K-12 program, the Exodus Institute provides the Young Patriots Academy, a supplementary course aimed at homeschooling parents. 

Tuition ranges from $2,000 to $8,000 per year, and vouchers can assist parents in covering costs. Image Credit: Facebook
Tuition ranges from $2,000 to $8,000 per year, and vouchers can assist parents in covering costs. Image Credit: Facebook

The program costs $29 each month. It concentrates on important skills like critical thinking, writing, and reading. 

It also aims to challenge what the school thinks are wrong ideas taught in public schools. 

The program has more than 100 recorded lessons about various topics, including race, culture, and the American dream.